Scandal - Season 6 Official

The season's primary arc revolves around the shocking assassination of President-elect Francisco Vargas, who is shot while delivering his victory speech.

: Olivia and Fitz clash with Rowan over how to handle the "Mystery Woman".

: Following the chaos of the assassination and investigations, Mellie Grant (Bellamy Young) is eventually sworn in as the first female President of the United States. Scandal - Season 6

: Season finale; Mellie is sworn in, and Olivia takes over as "Command".

: Cyrus is arrested; OPA uncovers new evidence from the night of the shooting. The season's primary arc revolves around the shocking

: By the season finale, Olivia Pope (Kerry Washington) takes a darker path. She moves government funds to secretly reinstate the black-ops group B613 and names herself "Command," declaring herself the most powerful person in the world.

: Olivia makes a shocking decision regarding the truth behind the murder. : Season finale; Mellie is sworn in, and

: Cyrus' future is jeopardized as he faces fallout from the shooting.